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A history major, Josiah's minor "allows me to understand the facilitation of learning, children's learning power, and teachers' strength. I was also exposed to antiracist pedagogy, an introduction I鈥檓 sure to keep with me forever because I believe it is the necessary crux for building a better world."
He traveled to Senegal with the class听Historical and Transatlantic Perspectives on Antiracist Teaching. "The experiential learning course and trip changed my life! Senegal was amazing, and the country welcomed me with open arms and a tight embrace. As the sole undergraduate student in the class, I absorbed as much as possible. I experienced history with my eyes, feet, and hands. Amazing!" Upon graduating, he will continue at AU to complete his master鈥檚 degree.听Learn about our education minors here.
"I'm Emilia, a graduate student and proud member of SOE's Special Education and Learning Disabilities (SELD) Master of Arts program. I was born and raised in Ecuador and earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology.听I chose the SELD program because I firmly believe that inclusion solves many global issues. Providing students with the opportunity to thrive regardless of their circumstances is a responsibility I feel passionate about spreading worldwide. The SELD MA program stands out for its unique and unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive, antiracist, and well-rounded individuals guided by outstanding professors and educators. So far, I've been learning about diverse teaching strategies, educational policies, and creating inclusive learning environments."
The Aspen Institute announced SOE Dean Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy as one of its 2023 Aspen Institute Ascend Fellows -听20 leaders from across the United States who are transforming systems so that all children and families can thrive.听With Ascend and their cohort, these Fellows will develop an action plan that aligns with their organizational goals and individual leadership journeys to advance the north star of intergenerational economic mobility and well-being for children and families.听
Watch this recorded webinar where experts weighed in on the history of banned books, what is happening politically today, and the potential impact on students in the future. They took audience questions at the end. (58:56)
Read the guide for听school leaders to protect Arab and Muslim students and this related听piece in听Education Week.
New $1.8M grant enables teacher candidates to spend an academic year under the direction of a master teacher.
听Apple's听Science of Reading听podcast,听"," featuring听Jasmine Rogers听(EdD '23). [February 15, 2023]
SOE Advisory Board member听Tiffany Williams听(MA, SPA '07)听of Martha鈥檚 Table, a DC-based nonprofit organization focused on developing strong children, strong families and strong communities. [February 15, 2023]
Dr. Shayna Cook听(EdD '22/MEd '14) was recently appointed to Assistant State Superintendent for the听's Division of Early Childhood. [February 15, 2023]
Dr. Afie Mirshah-Nayar听(MAT-ESOL), Principal of听听(MCPS), is a finalist for the Mark Mann award, annually presented to exceptional Montgomery County Public Schools administrators. [February 15, 2023]
Taylor Myers听(MEd '22)听听Future of Work event sponsored by Deloitte and was interviewed about his experience. [January 18, 2023]
Our Future Teacher Tutors program, a partnership with DC Public Schools that seeks to boost below-grade-level readers, was听. Quoting student听Isabel Chae听and SOE faculty and staff, it听听that amid labor shortages, hiring from teacher prep programs like ours could add half a million new tutor candidates nationally. [January 18, 2023]
Ann Friedman MAT '98听received the听, recognizing her as both a role model and a powerful example of an AU Changemaker for her impactful work in the arena of literacy. She is the founder and CEO of听, a language arts museum where words and literacy come to life. Read a听听and an听听article about how important words are to her. [November 17, 2022]
